1 Executive Learning Unlocking Leadership

2 Executive learning Arrow old way Circuit more recent way Dance revolutionary way To paraphrase George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmallion, “Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get.”

3 How we learn -how the brain works Neo-Cortex (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Limbic System (Emotions & Long Term Memory) Brainstem (Reptilian) (Fight, Flight or Freeze) Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) Cerebellum (Embedded Learning/Habits)

4 How we learn - learning styles Visual See30% AuditoryHear25% KinestheticDo45%

5 How we learn -understanding information 93% of understanding comes from body language and expression Albert Mehrabian

6 How we learn -information retention 20% of what they Read 30% of what they Hear 40% of what they See 50% of what they Say 60% of what they Do 90% of what they See, Hear, Say and Do On average people remember:- Rose,C. and Nicholl. MJ (1997) Accelerated Learning for the 21 st Century

7 How are we motivated to learn? Starting to learn Personal growth and achievement Job requirements Recognition Reward Sticking at learning Directed Challenging Emotionally engaging Relevant (context) Useful (content)

8 UK Global Comparisons Leadership Forecast : Best practices for tomorrow’s global leaders, CIPD and Development Dimensions International, November 2005 How we transfer learning into practice - leadership learning mismatch

9 How we transfer learning into practice Organisational Readiness Senior management Line manager involvement engage before, during and after enable and resource empower people to experiment, innovate and practice Facilitator IndividualOrganisation

10 Sustained Performance Sustained Leadership The Tipping Point Senior Managers How we transfer learning into practice - getting results from learning Line Manager Individual Sustained Satisfaction

11 How we transfer learning into practice - learning to practice elements Knowledge Interaction Reflect Practice Challenge Context

12 How we transfer learning into practice - emotional engagement Positive Emotions Surprise Confusion Anger Disappointment Fear Frustration Anticipation Curiosity Determination Hope Confidence Satisfaction Negative Emotions Knowledge Interaction Reflect Practice Challenge Context

13 Unlocking Leadership - our learning model Emotionally engaging Unlocking Leadership Learning Model Social Person-centred Practice-based Future-oriented

14 Unlocking Leadership -how we deliver Leadership development planning Organisational readiness Facilitated workshops Online eLearning Hub Personalised guided learning environment Dynamic knowledge bank Community of Practice (CoP) for social learning Self-assessment and feedback tools Learning log for reflective practice eMentoring and Coaching Accreditation

15 Unlocking Leadership -facilitated workshops Nine workshop sessions over 6 days Challenge thinking and encourage experimentation and practice Outcomes Improved leadership resulting in higher performance and satisfaction Ongoing Support Coaching Unlocking Leadership eLearning Hub

16 Unlocking Leadership eLearning Hub eSessions Podcasts Vodcasts Learning Log Web Links Self-assessment In-Company Resources Good Practice Guides Community of Practice eMentoring 360 Degree Feedback

17 Unlocking Leadership -summary of learning outcomes Rich and relevant content Applied learning Improved leadership Generates and supports change Delivers sustainable results